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    Washington, Louisiana - Wikipedia

    • Washington is a village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 742 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Opelousas–Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area. Washington was the largest inland port between New Orleans and St. Louis for much of the 19th century. See more

    Geography

    Washington is located at 30°36′52″N 92°3′30″W / 30.61444°N 92.05833°W (30.614428, -92.058363).
    According … See more

    Demographics

    As of the 2020 United States census, there were 742 people, 382 households, and 212 families residing in the town.
    As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 964 people living in the town. The racial make… See more

    History

    Washington was founded in 1720 as a French trading post. In 1774 the first church, La Iglesia paroquial de la Immaculada Conception del Puesto de Opelousas was started and the post became kn… See more

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    Culture

    Washington holds the annual Festival du Courtableau, now renamed the Washington Catfish Festival. On November 15, 1978, the downtown area was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Washingto… See more

    Notable people

    Oramel H. Simpson, governor
    Arthur T. Prescott, academic president and administrator See more

     
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    Dec 19, 2024 · Learn about the history, culture and attractions of Washington, a historic town on Bayou Courtableau. Find news, events, services and online payments for residents and visitors.

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    The Town of Washington, the third-oldest settlement in Louisiana, is a former French trading post that flourished thanks to the river the bayou that runs through it. The town was founded in 1720 on the banks of Bayou Courtableau, and …

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    Learn about the 3rd oldest settlement in Louisiana, founded in 1720 and incorporated in 1835. Discover its rich cultural heritage, historic architecture, and steamboat port legacy.

  6. Washington is a charming village in Louisiana that offers a glimpse into the state's rich history and culture. Founded in 1720, it is the third-oldest settlement in Lou… See more
    Washington is a charming village in Louisiana that offers a glimpse into the state's rich history and culture. Founded in 1720, it is the third-oldest settlement in Louisiana and a former French trading post. You can admire the historic architecture and antiques along the Main Street, or visit the Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall, the largest in the state. For a taste of local cuisine, head to the Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant, housed in a 19th-century cotton warehouse on the bayou. Washington also has several cozy bed and breakfasts where you can relax and enjoy the hospitality of the friendly locals.
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    Washington is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,082 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Opelousas–Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area. Washington holds the annual Festival du …

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  10. Washington Parish, Louisiana - Wikipedia

    Washington Parish (French: Paroisse de Washington; Spanish: Parroquia de Washington) is a parish located in the interior southeast corner of the U.S. state of Louisiana, one of the Florida Parishes. As of the 2020 census, the …

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